Number 52 Cotton Poplin Sheeting Fabric from China
This unbleached plain weave cotton fabric contains over 85% cotton by weight and weighs 95 g/m², with an average yarn number of 52 decitex single yarns. It falls under HTS 5208.11.40 due to its unbleached state, plain weave construction, weight under 100 g/m², and yarn number between 43 and 68 as calculated per Chapter 52 U.S. notes. Commonly used for lightweight apparel linings and shirting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain lab testing to confirm average yarn number using Chapter 52 formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing
• Provide certificate of origin to verify compliance with cotton quota restrictions if applicable from source country
• Ensure accurate weight declaration post-scouring; common pitfall is misclassifying due to excessive sizing